Resolution of the Illinois House of Representatives in regard to Powder Seized by the Governor

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Title

Resolution of the Illinois House of Representatives in regard to Powder Seized by the Governor

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1861-[08]-XX

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

500915

Transcription

Whereas in the month of August 1861, one William S. Eubanks of White County Illinois, was conveying from Xenia Ohio to his residence in said White County Illinois, a certain lot of gunpowder for the purpose of making Sale of the same to the citizens of White and adjoining counties;

And whereas at the Town of Xenia Illinois apart of said powder, to wit twenty eight kegs, together with a magazine, was by order of the Governor of the State of Illinois seized and conveyed to Saint Louis, State of Missouri from which time the said Eubanks has been unable to learn the cause of the seizure or what has become of the same:

And whereas the said Eubanks was at that time and has been at all times since a good and loyal citizen, and was conveying said powder to said County for no illegal or disloyal purpose:

Therefore be it Resolved that the Governor be requested to inform this House for what purpose, and by what authority said


powder was seized upon whose information, and what disposal has been made of the same, and whether said powder is still within his control and if not what person or persons have received the benefit of the same.

House of Representative

Desire information in regard to Powder Seized by the Governor in Aug 1861 from one Wm. E Eubanks of White County Illinois, what disposal has been made of the same, and whether said Powder is still within the controll of the Governor.

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

2

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